by francesco63
In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding information is more critical than ever. This quiz will challenge your understanding of key security concepts, from recognizing phishing attempts to understanding encryption. Dive in and see how well you can protect your digital footprint!
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Information Security Awareness Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of encryption?
To compress data
To hide data from unauthorized access
To speed up data transmission
To format data for storage
2. Which of the following is a common method used in phishing attacks?
Sending malicious emails that appear to be from a trusted source
Installing antivirus software
Using a firewall
Encrypting data
3. What does the term ‘malware’ stand for?
Malicious software
Managed software
Manual software
Mainline software
4. What is a firewall used for?
To provide a physical barrier
To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
To cool down computer systems
To speed up internet connection
5. Which of the following is a strong password?
password123
123456
P@ssw0rd!
qwerty
6. What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
To steal data
To gain unauthorized access
To make a network or service unavailable to users
To encrypt data
7. What does the acronym VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Public Network
Virtual Protected Network
Virtual Personal Network
8. Which of the following is NOT a type of social engineering attack?
Phishing
Baiting
Tailgating
Encryption
9. What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Using two passwords
Using a password and a second form of verification
Using two usernames
Using a password and a hint
10. What is the main purpose of anti-virus software?
To create backups
To detect and remove malware
To speed up the computer
To encrypt files
11. Which of the following is a characteristic of ransomware?
It encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
It speeds up the computer
It provides free software updates
It blocks pop-up ads
12. What is a ‘zero-day’ vulnerability?
A vulnerability that is known but not yet patched
A vulnerability that is patched immediately
A vulnerability that affects only old software
A vulnerability that is harmless
13. What does the term ‘phishing’ refer to?
Sending fraudulent emails to steal personal information
Scanning networks for vulnerabilities
Encrypting data for security
Installing anti-virus software
14. What is the purpose of a security audit?
To assess the effectiveness of security measures
To create new security policies
To replace outdated hardware
To train employees on new software
15. What is a brute force attack?
Using trial and error to guess passwords
Sending phishing emails
Installing malware
Scanning for vulnerabilities
16. What does the term ‘spyware’ refer to?
Software that displays advertisements
Software that monitors and collects information about users
Software that speeds up the computer
Software that encrypts data
17. Which of the following is NOT a best practice for creating a strong password?
Using a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters
Using common words or phrases
Changing passwords regularly
Using a password manager
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